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Phishing Verified

Or is it really phishing when the victim first broadcasts his bank
account details?

BTop Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he was wrong to brand the
scandal of lost CDs containing the personal data of millions of Britons a
“storm in a teacup” after falling victim to an internet scam.

The outspoken star printed his bank details in a newspaper to try and
make the point that his money would be safe and that the spectre of
identity theft was a sham.

He also gave instructions on how to find his address on the electoral
roll and details about the car he drives.

However, in a rare moment of humility Clarkson has now revealed the
stunt backfired and his details were used to set up a £500 direct debit
payable from his account to the British Diabetic Association.

The charity is one of many organisations that do not need a signature to set up a direct debit.